OBITUARIES

Mar 24, 2023

Adam C. Covert, age 44, of 7410 State Route 414, died unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00pm at Covert Funeral Home on Thursday, March 30, 2023.  A memorial service will then be led by family friend, Pastor David Leonard of Interlaken Reformed Church. Interment will be held privately...

Mar 4, 2023

Robert A. Betzler, age 83, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born on August 23, 1939, in Ithaca, a son of the late Donald

C. and C. Louise (nee Stilwell) Betzler. He graduated from Interlaken Central School in 1957 and from Cornell University with a Master’s degree in...

Mar 2, 2023

Rosemarie Crouse, age 77, of Interlaken passed away at Highland Hospital with family by her side on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 10:30am to 3:00pm on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at the American Legion, 1011 Route 5&20, Geneva.

Rosemarie was born in Geneva on November 26, 1945 to...

Mar 1, 2023

Allan W. Jennings age 85, passed away at Pathway Homes in Seneca Falls on March 1, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 13, 1937 to the late Jesse and Marion (Landis) Jennings in Romulus, NY. A local Ovid/Romulus man he spent more than 30 years working for GTE Sylvania. He always planted a big...

Feb 26, 2023

Philip A. Strope, age 69, passed away at home on February 26, 2023.

Born on October 7, 1953 in Ithaca, NY to the late Eben A. and Annamay (Daines) Strope. Phil loved everything outdoors including hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed helping family and friends and especially those at Juniper Manor. Phil worked for many years at...

Feb 24, 2023

Ellamae Marie McLaughlin, age 9, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

The family will be present to receive friends from 11:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Seneca Community Church, 5738 Route 96, Romulus. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 1:00pm at the church. The...

Feb 19, 2023

Beatrice E. Licak, age 90, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Geneva General Hospital.

Bea was born on January 11,1933 in Alhambra, CA, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Adelle (nee Heisel) Nivison. She was a graduate of the Ovid High School class of 1952. She was a faithful attendee of Christ Church in...

Feb 9, 2023

John Mitchell, age 86, died on February 9, 2023 at the Elcor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Horseheads after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.

John was born in Lubec, Maine on April 18, 1936, a son of the late James and Hazel (nee Ryder) Mitchell. Upon graduating from Lubec High School, he obtained his electrical engineering...

Jan 25, 2023

Shirley Anne Sheldon, age 81, of Ovid passed away at Rochester General on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

The family will be present to receive friends from 4:00 to 7:00pm on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid. Prayers of committal will be held privately at Holy Cross Cemetery. A Celebration of her...

Jan 25, 2023

Linnet K. McLaughlin, age 45, of 2131 Chapman Street died on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Strong Hospital following a sudden cardiac event.

Linnet was born in Centereach, Long Island on May 8, 1977, the daughter of Edmund and Patricia (nee Greco) Iseley. The family moved to Willard in 1987, and Linnet graduated from South...

Jan 21, 2023

Betty J. Baker, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at FF Thompson Hospital, after a hard fight with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid.  Prayers of committal will be held at Ovid Union Cemetery and a reception will be hosted...

Jan 18, 2023

Robert Lewis Clark, age 66, of Interlaken passed away at home with his wife by his side on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

In keeping with Robert’s wishes, services will be private for family. In lieu of flowers, the family asks those who would like to make a donation in Robert’s memory to kindly consider the Tunnels to...

Jan 10, 2023

Gwendolyn Ann (nee Dhondt) Hayes, 71, of Ovid, NY, entered into eternal rest on January 10, 2023 surrounded by family.

She bravely and gracefully battled cancer, and while she didn’t lose that battle, she opted for peace and comfort instead of war on her terms.

Gwen was predeceased by her biological father Lewis Dhondt, her...

Jan 9, 2023

Walter A. Troutman, age 78, passed away at Cayuga Medical Center on January 9, 2023.

Walter was born in Seneca Falls on February 3, 1944, the son of the late Douglas and Gwendolyn (nee Thomas) Troutman. He joined the US Air Force in 1964 and proudly served during the Vietnam War. He worked for 20 plus years...

Jan 7, 2023

Larry G. Poth, age 81, lifetime resident of the area, died under hospice care in Wildwood, FL on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

A graveside service, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard will be held at 11:00am on Friday, May 26, 2023 at the West Lodi Cemetery. The family will then host a reception at the Lodi Fire House,...

2023

Francis J. Laper, Jr. passed away unexpectedly at home on January 8th. His body will be interred at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Auburn. A ceremony of remembrance will be held sometime later in the Spring or Summer.  Francis loved his garden, the lake, the activities at the birdhouses he recently built with his best friend, Steve. He loved everything...

Dec 23, 2022

David E. Coleman, age 66, of County Road 129, passed away at his home on Friday, December 23, 2022.

The family will receive friends at Covert Funeral Home in Ovid on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 from 10:00 am to 11:00am.  A memorial service will then follow at 11:00, officiated by Pastor Rob Mellgard of Ovid...

Dec 22, 2022

Steven A. Wingler, age 68, passed away at home surrounded by family on December 22, 2022. He was born October 28, 1954 in North Wilkesboro, NC. The son of the late Arnold and Annie Belle (nee Brooks) Wingler.

Steve, or more commonly Papa Wingler was one of the most indescribable men in the world. He...

Dec 14, 2022

Orlinda Mae (nee Peebles) Keach, age 79, longtime resident of Romulus and Varick, died peacefully at Huntington Living Center on Wednesday, December 14, 2022

A graveside service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Oak Hill Cemetery in the town of Varick.  Kindly consider a donation in Linda’s memory to Oak...

Dec 6, 2022

Susan E. McQuilkin, age 61, of South Town Building Road, died at her home on December 6, 2022 after a brief illness.

Born in Kenmore, NY on June 4, 1961 the daughter of Gary and MaryLou Whitely. She had lived in the Ovid area for over 20 years, having most recently worked at Ovid Big...